Financial Controller – Exclusive

Artemis Human Capital; Newtownabbey; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Controller in Newtownabbey. In this role, you will lead and develop a finance team, ensuring robust financial controls and accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of post-qualification experience and possess strong leadership skills. This position offers a salary of £60,000 – £70,000, along with a performance-related bonus and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Performance related bonus (up to 15%)

Health cash plan

6% pension

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge in a senior finance role.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity of financial reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established organisation in the Newtownabbey area to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a newly created position and an exciting opportunity to build and lead a finance team, implement best practice, and make a real impact as the business continues to grow.

As Financial Controller, you will oversee all aspects of financial management, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and the effective delivery of strategic and operational objectives. You will lead and develop a small finance team, partnering closely with senior management to support decision‑making and performance improvement across the organisation.

Benefits

• £60,000 – £70,000 salary
• Performance related bonus (up to 15%)
• Health cash plan
• Hybrid working
• 6% pension

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial statements
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity of financial reporting and internal controls
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support strategic initiatives and operational performance
• Manage external audits, statutory accounts, and regulatory compliance
• Drive process improvements and implement best practice across the finance function
• Support and mentor the finance team, fostering professional growth and collaboration

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 5+ years post‑qualification experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and proven experience in a senior finance role
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Strong analytical ability with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency
• Confident communicator capable of influencing at senior levels
• Hands‑on, adaptable, and commercially aware

Apply below or get in touch with Marc Norton at Artemis Human Capital for full information.